* We're talking all things "out of routine" ... running on vacation and more! * Guest Alex Rongstad gives us a glimpse of his last 4-5 year journey of running - the highs, lows, almost stopping, a different approach, a sweet project, and what he's doing next! * Q&A ... get at us at blueox.run/podcast

We’re back! 2022 brings a new year of successes, challenges, a good time to reboot our podcast, and share how things have been during this strange time of running, business, and more! Adam & Alicia are excited to share the good, the bad, and the ugly as our pandemic-lives continue!

Adam & Alicia crack the mics to bring you a new #podcast episode talking all things 2020 & COVID. Talking #business, #running, and #personal change with an opportunity to reflect on how nuts it's been for all of us!

Meet some of the crew from Trail Transformation!

Austin, Jake, and Rachel take us through some of their early years and beginners and why they're considered the experts in guiding all sorts of athletes with individualized services. Physical therapy, dietitian services, personalized coaching, running retreats, and more! Trail Transformation is a great asset to us all in Western Wisconsin (and beyond) ... and they even have their own podcast! trailtransformation.com

Meet fellow Blue Ox Running HERD member Mike Blazel as we get into fall and talk about running with grief, our very first group run, our favorite running season, and Mike’s first marathon buildup!

Catch up with all four of us this week as we dive into our year with trail #running! Alicia & Adam (and John!) talk about Afton Trail Run while our guests John & Brian, a father / son team, share of their run across the Grand Canyon ... FOR JOHN'S 60TH BIRTHDAY!!!!

Special 2019 Eau Claire Marathon episode! UW-Eau Claire students help walk us through their marathon weekend experience as we catch up before and after taking part in their very first distance race!

We check in from our new recording area with more elbow room - our new front of store lounge! Get to know two of our original Blue Ox Running HERD group run participants as speedsters Alex & Nick share their journey of competitive distance running mixed with severe medical setbacks.

Local trail & ultra-runner Deana Cantley shares with us her story of resolve and grit battling cancer, depression, and injury while holding running up as a way to recover and deal with everything in the last 20+ years.

Matt Evans shares more about his community role and how he got there. From Duluth to Eau Claire and 40+ years of running experience Matt Evans lives a full life balancing work, personal, and active life while doing it all with others. Professor of physics and also the Eau Claire Marathon course at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, he is often encouraging and pouring into others more than himself.